When going through the property division process in a California divorce, you can’t overlook the role that marital debts play. Because California is a community property state, in most instances, you and your spouse will split those debts, but that might leave you on...
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How long does an alimony order last?
Spousal support, commonly known as alimony, consists of payments from one ex-spouse to the other to help offset their economic disadvantage after their divorce. This is not a feature in every divorce settlement, but it can be necessary in cases involving one ex-spouse...
Four tips for reducing the tension and stress of your divorce
Are averse to conflict? Do you do everything you can to try to avoid getting into arguments with others, oftentimes to the point of just giving in to the other side? If so, then you’re probably worried about how you’re going to effectively get through your divorce....
Common causes of gray divorce
By now you are probably familiar with the term “gray divorce,” which generally refers to a divorce by couples over the age of 50. Gray divorce is becoming more common. In fact, since 1990 the divorce rate has doubled for United States residents over the age of 55 and...
Do same-sex couples have unique divorce requirements?
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex couples going through a divorce have the same rights as divorcing non-same-sex couples and are therefore subjected to the same regulations. Who is eligible for a same-sex divorce in California?...
How does domestic violence impact divorce in California?
Domestic violence can have a dramatic impact on a family. In California, domestic violence can involve the physical, financial, or emotional abuse of an intimate partner or family member. Under the California Penal Code, the following parties may be considered victims...
What are Moore/Marsden calculations?
If you are going through a divorce in California, you may have heard of the term “Moore/Marsden calculation.” This term refers to the formula used in our state to determine how much of a property’s equity belongs to each spouse when one spouse bought the property...
Can domestic violence impact spousal support?
When one spouse is earning a significantly higher income than the other, particularly if the couple was married for a long time, courts may order that spouse to pay the lesser-earning spouse spousal support in the event of a divorce. California courts may award the...
Can a custodial parent live in and defer sale of a marital home?
Property division in a California divorce is often viewed from the perspective of which person gets to retain what. That could include bank accounts, investments, real estate, automobiles and items of sentimental value among many other things. However, other...
Three ways to deal with a lying spouse during divorce
Your lying spouse isn’t going to stop being dishonest just because they’re subjected to your divorce’s legal process. Therefore, as you prepare to enter your marriage dissolution, you’ll need to find ways to prove that your spouse is being dishonest. This may be the...